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Dec 19, 2017

Giving the Gift of Wine

Wine makes the perfect gift for the holidays, whether your gift list includes a family member, a beloved friend or new boss, wine is sure to be a hit when presented with some flair. [Read More…]

Nov 30, 2017

Chardonnay – The Universal Wine

By Lompoc Wine Factory in White Wine, Wine Tag About Wine, Chardonnay, Grapes, White Wine, Wine

Almost everyone on the planet has heard of Chardonnay, in fact, it is so popular that some people even name their children after it. [Read More…]

Sep 25, 2017

Red Wine Benefits

By Lompoc Wine Factory in Red Wine, Wine Tag About Wine, Health, Red Wine, Tips

There are many red wine benefits & is generally good for you, but it is important to know the specifics of these benefits because you can then [Read More…]

Sep 8, 2017

Enjoy A Day Of Wine Tasting

By Lompoc Wine Factory in Travel, Wine, Wine Making, Wine Tasting Tag California, Local Wine, Road Trips, Wine, Wine Tasting

After a recent visit, one of our customers sent us a nice email.

My wife and I and our close friends recently discovered wine tasting. We had never thought to spend a day touring the many wineries that surround our home town. Recently, however, when some friends came in from out of town and suggested that they might like to go wine tasting we made the arrangements and set off for a day of unknown adventure. [Read More…]

Jul 31, 2017

Origins of the Sangria Recipe

By Lompoc Wine Factory in Food, Travel, Wine, Wine Making, Wine Tasting Tag About Wine, Sangria, Tips, Wine, Wine & Food Pairing

If you are visiting Spain, be sure to try the sangria recipe at your favorite restaurant or bar. This is a traditional Spanish drink and you will find it served in most bars and restaurants. Recipes vary from [Read More…]

Jul 13, 2017

5 Reasons to Visit Lompoc

By Lompoc Wine Factory in Food, Travel, Wine, Wine Making, Wine Tasting Tag California, Road Trips, Tips, Wine Tasting

Are you looking for the perfect vacation destination?

Whether you are planning a day trip or a weeklong trip, Lompoc is the place to be.

Five reasons why you should visit Lompoc, California!

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Jun 19, 2017

The Joys Of White Wine

By Lompoc Wine Factory in Food Pairing, White Wine, Wine, Wine Tasting Tag About Wine, Drinking, White Wine, Wine & Food Pairing, Wine Tasting

Red wines have been very popular lately, thanks to medical reports about their antioxidant and heart-protecting properties. It’s true that red wines are amazing, but that doesn’t mean the other less noticed kinds of wine are bad. White wines are in fact divine, when it comes to their subtle aroma and taste it’s more than the senses with a right amount of sweetness and delicately combined with mild sources. [Read More…]

Jun 7, 2017

Why You Should Decant Wine

By Lompoc Wine Factory in Wine, Wine Tasting Tag About Wine, Decant, Pouring Wine, Tips, Wine Tasting

Last year Christmas came early for me when my fiance gave me my presents early. As I sat opening my many attractively wrapped packages, the one that excited and intrigued me was an attractive [Read More…]

May 9, 2017

How Many Calories Are There In Wine?

By Lompoc Wine Factory in Food, Wine Tag About Wine, Drinking, Health, Tips

First, it needs to be established that, yes, there are calories in wine. Indeed, almost anything you eat or drink contains calories unless it is made of almost entirely of water or chemicals. However, calories should be considered fuel for the body and a body will not function well without an adequate supply of [Read More…]

May 1, 2017

Home Wine Cellars

By Lompoc Wine Factory in Wine Tag Aging, Home Wine Collection, Wine, Wine Cellars

If you want to create your own home wine cellars take note of the following considerations.

Wine connoisseurs often spend a lot of money on wines, and they naturally want to protect their investment by purchasing home wine cellars. [Read More…]

Apr 14, 2017

Aging Wine

By Lompoc Wine Factory in Wine, Wine Making Tag About Wine, Aging, Drinking, Tips, Wine, Wine Tasting

Aging wine allows many of the components of the wine to mellow out over time, and bring a harmonious balance to the flavor.

Wine is a complex substance. Open a bottle of it now, and it may taste fine. Open a bottle of the same wine several years from now, and the wine becomes something else entirely. Rough edges in the flavor will have smoothed out and the overall flavor of the wine will be more balanced and mellow. [Read More…]

Apr 5, 2017

Buy California Wine

By Lompoc Wine Factory in Wine Tag About Wine, California, Grapes, Local Wine, Wine Tasting

Most of the American wines are mass-produced general wine; often having the brand name of the region where these are produced.

About 90 percent of American wines are produced in California region. The cold areas like Napa Valley, Sonoma Country etc are the primary wine producing regions. The most prestigious wine in California is the Pinot & Chardonnay from the central coast area of Lompoc. This wine is almost equal to any classic European wine. The California wines have higher alcoholic contents, aroma & flavor compared to any European wine. [Read More…]

Apr 3, 2017

7 Tips To Get Rid Of A Wine Hangover

By Lompoc Wine Factory in Wine Tag About Wine, Drinking, Tips

How about teaming up your favorite meal with the best of wine this weekend? It sounds like a great idea but you might overindulge, and, well, you may not mind this but what about the wine hangover you have to face, the other morning. How about spending your entire Sunday afternoon sitting inside the bathroom, with one hand on your forehead and the other on your stomach? Scary isn’t it? [Read More…]

Mar 17, 2017

How to Choose a Red Wine with Fish

By Lompoc Wine Factory in Food, Food Pairing, Wine Tag Food, Wine, Wine & Food Pairing

Although customarily one would choose a white wine to go with fish, there are some people who might want to have red wine instead. A person’s personal preference for red wine may lead him or her to make the wrong decision when it comes to serving wine with fish, especially some of the white varieties. It’s important to know what you can and cannot serve with fish when it comes to red wine. If you do not choose properly, you may find the flavor of the fish negatively affected by your poor choice. [Read More…]

Feb 20, 2017

Have You Tried Local Wines?

By Lompoc Wine Factory in Wine Tag About Wine, Local Wine, Wine Tasting

You may have your favorite imported French wine or that exquisite Italian red wine you love. Yet, you may find that your local area also has more than a few wine choices available to you, too. Local wine may be a great investment for the individual who is looking for quality wines that may have a new twist in taste or be something that is excellent in flavor to match local dishes. Take some time to find out if there are local wines made within your own state that could be added to your wine collection. You may be surprised at what you do find. [Read More…]

Feb 1, 2017

Choosing a Dessert Wine

By Lompoc Wine Factory in Wine Tag About Wine, Desert Wine, Wine, Wine Tasting

Most people know you should choose white wine with white meat and red wine with red meat, but what about dessert wine? Is there a protocol for choosing a dessert wine? One of the most important things to remember is to not serve desserts that are so sweet that they give the wine an overpowering taste. You want to choose a wine that will complement your dessert and add to an already elegant taste. If you do anything less you are not doing a service to your dessert, wine or guests. [Read More…]

Jan 13, 2017

Red or White: Making the Right Decision

By Lompoc Wine Factory in Food, Food Pairing, Wine Tag About Wine, Food

When it comes to wine, choosing the right one can sometimes create a challenge. Should you choose red or white? When and why? Certainly, there is protocol such as red wine with red meat and white wine with white meat, but is that always necessary? Some people prefer to simply serve their wine of choice without worrying about choosing a wine to go with a particular meal and though that may be fine in most cases, there are times when it might not be acceptable. For instance, a red fruity wine with fish may cause a metallic taste if the wine includes tannin. That means if you want to serve red wine with fish you have to make sure you choose one that does not include tannin. [Read More…]

Jan 1, 2017

3 Quick Food And Wine Ideas

By Lompoc Wine Factory in Food, Wine Tag Food, Recipes, Wine

Alright, the holidays have passed and needless to say youíre tired of turkey, ham or roast beef or whatever and now you maybe watching your diet after indulging yourself. So here are some quick and easy food ideas that keeps calories in mind but are still good and are a nice change of pace. If youíre really trying to watch your calories then try to keep the wine to only one glass a day and not too late at night the reason for this is that wine contains alcohol which will slow your bodyís ability to burn calories. Of course, you can always forget the wine but just remember you might not enjoy your meal as much.

We hope that you enjoy these food recipes and they give a nice change to your meal ideas and nice change of pace. There can be many benefits to adding wine to your meal it can enhance your dining experience with the proper wine food matching. [Read More…]

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